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Item:153218353056SIAM GALLERY Co. INVESTMENT LEVEL ANTIQUITIES, COLLECTIBLES, AND DECORATIVE ART BURMA. CAMBODIA. CHINA. INDIA. INDONESIA. JAPAN. LANKA. LAO. THAILAND. TIBET. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Title: Antique Bronze Sacred Temple Relic Seated Lao Buddha. Laotian Art 20th C. Description: An exquisite and rare meditating image of a Lao Buddha portrayed shrouded by a sanctuary-style motif, seated atop a demonic mythical creatures head, showing that Buddha is in touch with a higher consciousness in overcoming evil forces. The scrolling altar is decorated in large Buddhist monk scripture both front and reverse. He sits cross-legged in the 'Vajrasana' pose, with both soles of the feet pointed upwards. The hands in mudra, with the left hand resting palm open on his lap, while the right hand forms the 'Bhumisparsamudra', or Calling the Earth to Witness, gesture, wearing a long sanghati robe in the 'Open Mode' worn diagonally over the left shoulder, leaving the right shoulder uncovered, with the end fold draped to his mid-section. His face is serene, indigenous of Lao features, heavy-lidded downcast eyes set beneath arched eyebrows, a prominent nose, wide mouth with an insipid smile, and elongated earlobes stopping short of his shoulders. The head is cover in a symmetrical pattern of small hair curls, surmounted by a tall conical-shaped 'Ushnisha', rising to a jeweled band and floral ornament finial. XXX Cast in the lost wax method, the bronze surface has a naturally aged chocolate brown patina, partially covered in green malachite oxidation throughout. The core within the bronze consist of a tempered sandy-clay mixture, completely in tack. Origin:xxxxxxxxx Temple District, northern Laos. Period:xxxxxxxx 20th Century. Composition:xx Bronze. Lost-wax cast, aged patina w/ malachite covering. Dimensions:xxx Height: 12.25 inches (33.66cm). Observation:xxx Excellent Condition, with minor casting flaws and surface degradation. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item. Estimate Value: We are offering this item to our Ebay audience at a considerable lower wholesale value. Shipping: Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size. All items shall include insurance, and will be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer's government.Shipping Calculations: Cost of shipping is determined by the weight of the packaged item, plus the cost of the packing supplies, plus the registration & export license fees (applicable on all religious artifacts). Please keep in mind that Ebay and Paypal take a combined commission fee of almost 15 percent, automatically deducted from the shipping charges, which we have offset in the shipping total. We do not profit on shipping fees and do our best to arrive at the most accurate and fair price for all parties involved. NOTE: Being a religious artifact, a permit will need to be obtained from the Archaeological Department of Fine Arts, certifying this article is allowed to leave the country of Thailand. Expect a one week delay in shipping. Terms: Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the auction end: includes a 14 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser. Guarantee: 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed - We are extremely confident that all items presented from our collection are genuine antiques. In the event the authenticity of an artifact is disputed, please contact us immediately. We will refund the respective purchase price, less a 10% (ten percent) re-stocking fee, provided that the item is returned in the original condition, and at the customers expense, together with copies of the respective receipt (s) and supporting evidence from a suitable qualified authority, certifying that the item we have sent you is not antique. Siam Gallery Co. reserves the right to contest a customers assessment in the event that proof is available to support the pieces authenticity. Please e-mail us with your questions and bid with confidence. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR GALLERY OF FINE ART. (c) SIAMGALLERYCO - All Rights Reserved. COPYING THIS PAGE AND ALL ITS CONTENTS IS FRAUDULENT AND VIOLATES EBAY POLICY AND WILL BE REPORTED. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE CounterCondition:Please view our detailed item description page., Region of Origin:Southeast Asia, Primary Material:Bronze, Original/Reproduction:Original, Type:Enshrined Lao Buddha